Delmont, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delmont, South Dakota
|
|
|---|---|
The Onion House in Delmont.
|
|
Location in Douglas County and the state of South Dakota
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 200.52/sq mi (77.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57330
|
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-16060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267352 |
Delmont is a small city in southeastern Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1886. In 2020, about 153 people lived there.
Delmont is known for a special building called the Onion House. It has a unique onion-shaped metal roof. This house is so important that it's on the National Register of Historic Places. Another local spot is Bluebird Locker, famous for its "Delmont Sausage."
Contents
About Delmont's Location
Delmont is a small place. It covers an area of about 0.76 square miles (1.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Delmont's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Delmont has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 369 | — | |
| 1920 | 518 | 40.4% | |
| 1930 | 472 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 461 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 405 | −12.1% | |
| 1960 | 363 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 260 | −28.4% | |
| 1980 | 290 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 263 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 234 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 153 | −34.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 234 people living in Delmont. There were 110 homes. The average age of people in Delmont was about 50.7 years old.
The 2015 Tornado and Recovery
What Happened in May 2015?
On May 10, 2015, a strong EF2 tornado hit Delmont. It moved through the western part of the city. Many homes and buildings were badly damaged or destroyed. Even Zion Lutheran Church, which was over 100 years old, was ruined.
Helping the Community Recover
The state's governor, Dennis Daugaard, declared an emergency. He asked the National Guard to help clean up. Even though the damage was huge, only nine people were hurt, and no one died.
After the tornado, some people wondered if Delmont would recover. In June 2015, the mayor thought that half of the residents might not come back. However, the population decline was not as big as expected. By 2020, the population was 153, down from 234 in 2010.
Rebuilding Zion Lutheran Church
A new Zion Lutheran Church was built near where the old one stood. It was finished and opened in August 2017. Some parts of the original church, like the altar, were saved and used in the new building. This showed the community's strength and hope.
Images for kids
-
The Onion House in Delmont.
-
Location of Delmont in Douglas County, South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Delmont (Dakota del Sur) para niños
